Old Eureka Mine

Old Eureka Mine (HMTYR)

Location: Sutter Creek, CA 95685 Amador County
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N 38° 23.353', W 120° 48.035'

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Founded in early 1850's by Alvinza Hayward, owner of the Badger and Wolverine Mines. Earned $65,000 a month, reaching a depth of 2,250 in late 1800's. Shaft sunk to 3,500 feet in 1916. In 1924 was purchased by Central Eureka Company. Closed in 1942 and reopened in 1946 to 1954. Combined production was $36,000,000. The largest total of any Amador County mine or consolidation.
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HM NumberHMTYR
Series This marker is part of the California: Sutter Creek Gold Mine Trail series
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Marker Number7
Year Placed2004
Placed ByAmador County Sesquicentennial Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014 at 3:34am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)10S E 692088 N 4251291
Decimal Degrees38.38921667, -120.80058333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 23.353', W 120° 48.035'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 23' 21.18" N, 120° 48' 2.10" W
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Area Code(s)209
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 29 Main St, Sutter Creek CA 95685, US
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